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kenshinS14sks · 12-17-2009, 10:17 PM

the ever old issue of keeping the s14 zenki headlights clean. . . i usually 1000 grit wet sand, and novus green to seal but it only usually lasts a month or two at best so i decided i want to clear coat them.

Should I clear coat after novus or skip the novus altogether as chemicals under a clear coat may make things funky?

Enna · 12-17-2009, 10:59 PM

See as this is a vehicle related thing, on a 240 forum at that, I would imagine this would go in tech. Or chat atleast. Certainly not OT.

Brian · 12-18-2009, 12:14 PM

Get new headlights.

NMs14.5kouki · 12-18-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

Get new headlights.

i like this guy's thinkin, he's smart. lol get the glass ones too, they are pretty.

DaPCWiz · 12-18-2009, 12:24 PM

why not just throw some clear lamin-x over the lights after polishing them up?

BoostedCoupe · 12-18-2009, 01:25 PM

just wax um, it only takes like 30mins to clean them if they are dirty. Or get german glass headlights. Done

JayDee M Rolly · 12-18-2009, 01:33 PM

before clearcoat, try some plastx. i did 1000 grit to mine to and it just stayed clear yellow but still clean. after that i just kept using plastx once a month and it stays clean.

second_chanceS14 · 12-20-2009, 12:09 AM

the problem is also the inside of the headlights, the inside has dust so even if u sand and buff the exterior, the inside will remain looking foggy, thats because the chrome shit inside the headlights have dust that gives it that dull color. I agree completely on getting the german glass ones, they look way better.

s13pignose · 12-20-2009, 12:19 AM

I rattle can cleared mine and it appeared that they yellowed behind the clear?? In other words wasn't happy with em, and seemed like a waste of time. Plus it seem like the clear once dried took away some of the clearity from before, when it was bare plastic. Like mentioned the lamin-x might be an option, and I've seen headlight covers by gts.

I wonder if it's just the elements against the light surface, or if UV plays apart of it.

vtund777 · 12-20-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaPCWiz

why not just throw some clear lamin-x over the lights after polishing them up?

x2. I got some clear bra material (ventureshield). I polished my headlamps (compound and then Meguiars plasix) to get rid of the haze and yellowing and slapped the clear bra on. I did this to only one side to test it out. It's been 5 months and the side with the clear bra is yet to even haze or yellow compared to the other headlamp with started yellowing after 3 weeks becuase there's no protection.

kenshinS14sks · 12-20-2009, 07:04 PM

hmmm. . . i was in fear of the whole yellow under the clear coat . so i'll take your guys' advice on the plastx and maybe a clear bra

12-17-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
kenshinS14sks Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: brea, ca Age: 43 Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Clear coating zenki headlights the ever old issue of keeping the s14 zenki headlights clean. . . i usually 1000 grit wet sand, and novus green to seal but it only usually lasts a month or two at best so i decided i want to clear coat them. Should I clear coat after novus or skip the novus altogether as chemicals under a clear coat may make things funky?

12-18-2009, 12:14 PM	#3
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Get new headlights. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

12-18-2009, 12:24 PM	#5
DaPCWiz Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern NJ Age: 40 Posts: 991 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	why not just throw some clear lamin-x over the lights after polishing them up? __________________ http://blog.dapcwiz.com

12-18-2009, 01:25 PM	#6
BoostedCoupe Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Fulton, TN Age: 33 Posts: 1,043 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	just wax um, it only takes like 30mins to clean them if they are dirty. Or get german glass headlights. Done __________________ 92 vert converted 5speed and other little things

12-20-2009, 12:09 AM	#8
second_chanceS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SOCAL Age: 36 Posts: 348 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	the problem is also the inside of the headlights, the inside has dust so even if u sand and buff the exterior, the inside will remain looking foggy, thats because the chrome shit inside the headlights have dust that gives it that dull color. I agree completely on getting the german glass ones, they look way better. __________________ They always go kouki or s15 front end. I say keep it G with the zenki

12-20-2009, 12:19 AM	#9
s13pignose Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ?? Posts: 1,324 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I rattle can cleared mine and it appeared that they yellowed behind the clear?? In other words wasn't happy with em, and seemed like a waste of time. Plus it seem like the clear once dried took away some of the clearity from before, when it was bare plastic. Like mentioned the lamin-x might be an option, and I've seen headlight covers by gts. I wonder if it's just the elements against the light surface, or if UV plays apart of it.

12-20-2009, 07:04 PM	#11
kenshinS14sks Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: brea, ca Age: 43 Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	hmmm. . . i was in fear of the whole yellow under the clear coat . so i'll take your guys' advice on the plastx and maybe a clear bra